Job overview
*Internal Apps Only*
The post holder in line with public health improvement objectives and specification requirements will have a lead role for infant feeding and healthy weight, reducing the high levels of childhood obesity in South Tyneside The post holder will support the increase in the number of mothers initiating breastfeeding at birth, increasing the numbers of mothers sustaining breastfeeding and the maintenance of UNICEF accreditation across South Tyneside This will include the formulation and implementation of breastfeeding policies and programmes of care.
Main duties of the job
To be the lead specialist for healthy weight for children/young people and their families.
To lead on the implementation of local and national breastfeeding initiatives, ensuring guidelines, training and health visiting/early year’s skills reflect recommendations.
To influence, develop and implement research based changes to clinical practice.
To provide specialist advice to the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme Team on weight management issues and ensure they follow agreed guidelines on obesity management
Work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team, supporting a systematic cross agency approach to the promotion of breastfeeding and improved outcomes, especially with women and families from disadvantaged groups.
To develop, implement and monitor policies and procedures for the management of overweight children/young people and their families.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Iceton on ashley.iceton@nhs.net
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
essential
Essential
- First Level Nursing Qualification SCPHN
- Recognised teaching/ assessor qualification e.g. ENB 998/730
- Recent evidence of continuing professional and personal development
- Experience of project management.
- Experience of training and supervising staff
- Experience of operational management
- Strong understanding of Unicef Baby Friendly requirements.
Desirable
- Experience of working with families and children
- Trained in Solihull
- 2 Day Unicef training
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This advert is for Specialist Nurse Infant feeding/Healthy Weight *Internal Apps Only* with Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust in 0-19 South Tyneside. It is listed as a Band 7 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Sep 2026.
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